ALs to John Murray
Charles Dickens
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Transcription:
Tavistock House
Tavistock Square, London, W.C.
Monday Twenty Eighth November, 1859
Dear Murray.
I daresay you remember Mr. Marcus Stone's picture in the Exhibition last year, and the sensation it made as the work of a young man of remarkable (power) and promise. It is (to) the same Mr. Marcus Stone that I give this letter, and he is the son of my dear old friend Frank Stone of the Academy who died, next door here, but ten days ago.
He wishes to make an additional way for himself in life, by the illustration of books. He draws (beautifully), is a faithful student, has a quick and shrewd observation added to a ready and skilled hand and graceful eye, and is as modest and reliable as it is possible for artist to be. I have known him and his progress from his childhood, and his character and capacity are matters of absolute and intimate certainty with me.
It is very likely that you might have the opportunity of trying such a hand. That you will do so, if you can, is all I ask; I know very well that he will work out all the rest for himself.
Faithfully Yours always
Charles Dickens
MssDate: Monday Twenty Eighth November, 1859
Media Type: Letters
Source: Rare Book Department
Recipient: Murray, John, 1808-1892
Provenance: Sotheby 23/24 June 75 lot 276 thru Maggs
Country: Creation Place Note:Tavistock House
Country:England
City/Town/Township:London
Creation Year: 1859
Call Number: DL M964 1859-11-28
Creator Name: Dickens, Charles, 1812-1870 - Author
ALs to John Murray
ALs to John Murray